The Seagulls currently lie one point off the Championship play-off places.

The 28-year-old told BBC Sussex: "We need to believe we are going to score. It's a hard league and there is a lot of pressure on it.

"I think we are panicking a bit when we get in front of goal as we are creating so many chances and not sticking them in the back of the net."

I think there is a bit of hesitancy from everyone. They want to score but are worried they are going to miss

Craig Mackail-SmithBrighton striker

Mackail-Smith scored his 10th league goal of the season in the 2-2 draw against Charlton on Saturday after four appearances without finding the net, but believes "a bit of hesitancy from everyone" is holding them back .

"They want to score but are worried they are going to miss. I think it's a case of getting it on target and if it doesn't go in, to keep working hard to make sure it does," he said.